Benjamin Paquette

Experience

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  The Press Room

  Jan 1996 - May 2001

  Lead Press Operator, Bindery Operator, Cutter Operator

  • Operated Hiedelburg, Hamada, Baum, Stahl, press, folding , and cutting equipment.

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  Pictus Photography

  Jan 2000 - now

  Owner, Photographer

  Specializing in Wedding, Portrait, Editorial, Product, Photojournalistic Photography

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  Imagelinx USA

  May 2001 - Jul 2011

  Print Production Manager, Color Manager, Proofing Dept. Manager, Repro Graphic Studio Operator

  Print Production Manager – • Responsible for evaluating artwork and design intent supplied by design agencies for print feasibility, and brand equity on a Global scale.• Communicated with client, design agencies, and print vendors to create effective strategies to meet the clients expectations of quality and design intent.•Attended production runs to perform press approvals.•Assessed new and existing artwork for color, process, and cost simplification opportunities.Proofing & Color Manager – • Managed daily workflow operations for the Proofing and Press Department. • Managed color consistency for various brands(Gillette, Febreeze, and more) across all printprocesses (Flexography, Lithography, Gravure, Silkscreen, Dry Offset), and substrates.• Managed ICC & Press Profiles for print vendors around the world.• Created time, quality, and cost efficient workflows. Reprographic Studio Operator - • Created, corrected, and separated production artwork and prepared files for all printing specifications and processes utilized in the Package Printing industry. Show less

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  Sonoco-Trident

  Jul 2011 - now

  Print Production Manager

  • Responsible for evaluating artwork and design intent supplied by design agencies for print feasibility, and brand equity on a Global scale.• Communicated with client, design agencies, and print vendors to create effective strategies to meet the clients expectations of quality and design intent.•Attended production runs to perform press approvals.•Assessed new and existing artwork for color, process, and cost simplification opportunities.